I closed the trails last night after we had significant rainfall (0.31" yesterday evening and 0.43" this morning). I use this website to check rainfall amounts:Lock and Dam #14 Weather Station. Illiniwek park rangers have final say on trail status at this point so your best bet is to call the Illiniwek office to check if they are open (309-496-2620). They have told me before that the trails will be closed for 24 hrs (or more) in the event of .25" or more of rain but I don't think the policies are finalized yet. Generally, if the trail is greasy it is a good indicator that it needs more time to dry out before riding. I am surprised that the trails were only greasy after 3/4" of rain within 24 hours.

We will get out there later in the week and take care of the trees. Were they big enough to require a chainsaw or can my 10" folding saw handle it?